Social Media Fundamentals

CMPR6209

Description

This introductory course is for those who are new to social media and are looking to effectively enter the social media landscape with confidence. You will learn the basics of how some of the core social media platforms like Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube and Flickr work. Discover why social media is important in creating engagement, building relationships, developing opportunities and supporting organizational strategies.

What You Will Learn

At the completion of this course students will be able to:

Draft and publish high-performing content for each of the major social media platforms

Support communications goals with appropriate social media tactics

Maintain and nurture communities of customers and brand advocates on social networks

Report on the performance of social media initiatives

What to Expect

This is an interactive course, which includes lectures, group exercises and discussion.

Please come to this course prepared to share your experiences, opinions and perspectives with the class.

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

Recommendations

This is an introductory course and no prior social media knowledge is required.This course is a prerequisite for those who have limited social media experience and are interested in taking Social Media Strategy.

Registration Options

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